Red Wings' Johan Franzen out for game after taking a hit to the head

DALLAS -- Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen will miss the remainder of Thursday's game in Dallas after taking a hit to the head from defenseman Mark Fistric, general manager Ken Holland said.

Fistric hit Franzen in the corner at 12:31 of the first period with Holland said appeared to be a shoulder to the head. Franzen was down while play continued. The referee finally stopped play. Fistric was not penalized.

Holland said he did not know the extent of the injury.

Franzen, who is off to a strong start with three goals and one assist in his first three games, has a history of early-season injuries. He suffered knee injuries in October in each of the last three seasons, missing 55 games last year due to a torn ACL.